The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program (LECSP)

Since the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program (LECSP) was first offered in 1998, Lilly Endowment Inc. has remained steadfast in its belief that education at all levels is indispensable to the personal, civic and economic well-being of Indiana’s residents and communities. The Endowment hopes that this program will continue to encourage many of Indiana’s most talented students to attend one of Indiana’s higher education institutions and after graduation pursue occupations in Indiana.

The scholarship program is administered locally by Indiana community foundations, and statewide by Independent Colleges of Indiana with funding provided by Lilly Endowment

The primary purposes of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program are:

• to help raise the level of educational attainment in Indiana;
• to increase awareness of the beneficial roles Indiana community foundations can play in their communities; and
• to encourage and support the efforts of current and past Lilly Endowment Community Scholars to engage with each other and with Indiana business, governmental, educational, nonprofit and civic leaders to improve the quality of life in Indiana generally and in local communities throughout the state.

Key Elements

• The scholarship provides for otherwise unreimbursed full tuition, required fees, and a special allocation for required fees and books.
• Recipients may attend any public or private, Indiana four-year college or university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
• Applicants must have a high school diploma from an Indiana high school accredited by the State Board of Education or by a national or regional accreditation agency that is recognized by the State Board of Education.
• Applicants must be residents of the state of Indiana.
• Selection criteria, selection procedures, and application due dates vary by county.
• Recipients must pursue undergraduate study in a baccalaureate program on a full-time basis.
• In recent years, 147 scholarships have been awarded annually.

How to Apply

Contact the community foundation in your county to learn more about the LECSP application process in your area.